Lactation Cookie Recipe to Help Breast Milk Supply

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Does breast milk come in chocolate? The answer is of course no, but now that I have your attention, let’s talk about something that will help a breastfeeding mom boost her milk supply. And yes, this does involve CHOCOLATE!

Lactation cookies are one of the yummiest ways to try and increase your supply. Most moms fear their supply will dwindle and they will be forced to supplement. Before you lose all hope, try making these delicious cookies. You can even make them for your children and husband. The key ingredients are flaxseed meal, Brewers Yeast and oatmeal. You can always add other ingredients like coconut, walnuts, raisins, or anything that your heart…. and taste buds desire. Here is the best lactation cookie recipe to help breast milk supply.

I would recommend eating more than 4 cookies a day. In fact, you should be eating plenty of calories while breastfeeding. Think of it this way… While eating all this delicious food you can say, “hey! I’m doing this for my baby and for my supply!”

“Breastfeeding is a mother’s gift to herself, her baby and the earth.”~Pamela K. Wiggins.

HAPPY EATING!

Looking for more ways to increase your milk supply? Check out this article HERE

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Definitely give these a try! There are other great ways to try and increase your supply. Simple ways include eating oatmeal (I’d recommend at least twice a day), drinking more water, offering to nurse more, etc. We will have a post up sometime soon with a list of ways to help. If you ever need anything, please email us! All of the moms here have nursed and can offer advice! Congrats on making it 7 months so far! =)

Would it make a difference if I am still pregnant? I really want to breast feed and do everything in my power to make it easier but some of the things people suggest to boost milk supply, like raspberry leaf tea, has been said to be bad to take during pregnancy. Must it all be so confusing? lol ;p

Also, how far along are you? I am not sure if trying anything while pregnant would make a difference since your milk wont be coming in until your little one is born. But, the cookies are still delicious either way

I took red raspberry tea all through my pregnancy (first pregnancy, I’m 27 and had a normal & healthy pregnancy) and my son is now 5 months, health, strong, sleeps like a champ and is happy as a clam! I would recommend the tea through your pregnancy. It’s even great for after labor in helping your uterus contract, during your period for cramps and women in menopause. I’m going to try these cookies tomorrow. I’m not having problems with my supply (I’m EBF) but I want to store up more in my freezer to use after he weens or that I can donate. I will let you know how things turn out

Im so excited to try these im baking them tonight. I did substitute the chocolate chips for cacao nibs. Rich in antioxidants and magnesium and chocolate in its purest form. I hope they turn out as good if not better cause I perfer dark chocolate anyway.
Do you have other lactation receipts?

The book Parents Need to Eat Too offers a whole chapter devoted to recipes to boost milk supply. The recipe for strawberry barley water sounds weird, but I liked it I struggled with keeping my milk supply up during the last several months of breast feeding, but my own version of lactation cookies and the recipes from this book got me through a full year without having to supplement.

Hi Heidi! Definitely do not substitute the Brewer’s Yeast! It is one of the main ingredients that will help with your supply! Like Emily said, you can get it at your local health food store: Whole Foods, Trader Joes, GNC, etc. You can also get it online at places like Amazon.

Found this on pinterest and I cant wait to make them! Can I double the recipe? I know I’m going to have little munchers on them too, so its good to have them in bulk!
(and how many should you have a day? )

saw this recipe on pinterest and i’m def gonna try these. i’m on 9 1/2 months with breastfeeding my first baby boy. there are some days i get a little worried that my supply will hold up. i have used a supplement called more milk plus by motherlove to increase my supply on days i am low. it works great but i’d love to try something like cookies which i looooove to eat! thanks for this recipe.

Found you on Pinterest! LOVE the cookies! I made them last night, and even my hubby loves them (which may or may not be a bad thing…). :o) He’s calling them “boobie cookies.” Wish me luck…I’ve tried everything from Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle to oatmeal to beer at night to a hospital grade pump and Power Pumping. :o) I will NOT give up!!

I am SO glad to hear that, Brenna!!! Don’t forget to check out the “Increasing your Supply” article I have linked! Lots of great suggestions on there as well. I love your determination! Good luck mama!

I made these last night – they turned out delicious! I’m a few weeks away from my due date still, so they are in the freezer for now. The only things I would perhaps try next time is using whole wheat flour (maybe just half and half just to see), and pressing down on the cookies (like peanut butter cookies) before baking. That, or add more fat (in this case, butter). I found the cookies stayed in a very ball-like shape, which tells me there wasn’t enough fat for a better spread. Either way, what a great way to up my nutrition to the baby in these vital months in a delicious way! Thanks for sharing. I’ll let you know how the tweaks go next time…I’m sure they won’t last long

Just made these today for my wife. They are fresh from the oven and cooling now! The batter was delicious and so far they smell amazing. Hoping they cooked well and taste even better. We are only a month in, but latching has been a painful challenge for her. We have been using the pump more and were concerned the production would drop so hope these will help. Thanks!

I am so glad you guys made some of these! I hope the latching issue gets better, I know how painful that can be. We have several articles that may be able to help her and she can also look at getting a breast shell or shield. That will help tremendously with the pain and latching issue. Here is our popular article on ways to increase milk supply! We have also had great suggestions in the comments as well! http://www.simplyrealmoms.com/posts/increasing-your-breastmilk-supply/

I just made these tonight and I LOVE them! I will for sure not have problem eating 4-6 a day. I did substitute 1 cup regular flour for 1 cup quinoa flour. Quinoa is a great way to get more complete proteins into your diet and I am sure all us moms can use the extra boost. The dough was a little stickier but had great spread and the cookies came out so soft Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!

I just made these cookies and they’re pretty good. My husband even liked them and he doesn’t like sweets (as much as I do. Haha). For the Brewer’s Yeast I was able to find a couple brands at the Vitamin Shoppe. I wasn’t able to include all 3 cups of Oatmeal because as I added more and more it was harder to mix (I got up to 1.5-2 cups). I also wasn’t sure if these cookies would be soft so I included a packet of vanilla pudding mix. Hopefully they do help with breastmilk production because I need all the help I can get with twins. Thank you for the recipe!

Thanks for sharing. I’ll be interested in trying this out – I’m expecting twin boys in March 2014 and everyone keeps worrying me that I won’t produce enough milk to breastfeed. I may need all the help (i.e., cookies) I can get!

Im 27 weeks pregnant with my first and was wondering if it is safe to eat them? I assume even if i cant pump yet they are still good for you, could anything in them cause preterm labor for for time pregnancy? What i rwally want is to start making milk now, but i havent been able to get any answsrs on whether its safe to eat the cookies and maybe slowly bring myself into pumping little by little. I wsnt to save.milk and donate later, but i also have been told that even if i do that i will still make colostrum for baby when she gets herw, anyone have any advice that could help? Ive already heard a lot of i should eait till she is herw, but i wanna hear input on the other side of the question. Thanks in advance!